Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

 

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil (CAS 8006-75-5, INCI name -distilled essential oil standardized to high purity complete distillation, distilled from Cananga odorata flowers. Baisifu supplies food-grade, BP/USP and Ph.Eur. equivalent batches from a Xi’an facility, with every drum shipped with a COA, allergen declaration and IFRA documentation.

Botanical identity and chemistry

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil is the steam-distilled volatile oil obtained from the fresh flowers of Cananga odorata (Lam.) Hook.f. and Thomson, a tropical evergreen tree of the Annonaceae family. The complete grade supplied here is the full, uninterrupted distillation, carrying the richest and most complete fragrance profile of the ylang ylang distillation fractions; its principal markers, linalool, benzyl acetate, geranyl acetate, beta-caryophyllene and p-cresyl methyl ether, together give the oil its deep, sweet, floral-jasmine character with a faintly spicy-balsamic undertone.

Distillation and standardisation

Fresh flowers are harvested at dawn and charged to stainless-steel stills for steam distillation at atmospheric pressure; the complete grade is the full distillate, collected without fractionation. The crude oil is decanted, dried and standardised in-house to a high-purity complete fraction by GC-MS against reference markers. Baisifu does not blend separate fractions (extra, I, II, III) to reconstruct a complete grade; the material is a genuine single-pass complete distillate.

Active profile by GC-MS

The GC-MS fingerprint shows linalool and benzyl acetate as the dominant peaks, supported by geranyl acetate, beta-caryophyllene, benzyl benzoate, p-cresyl methyl ether and farnesene. Baisifu records the full chromatogram on each COA; the linalool-to-benzyl-acetate ratio and the p-cresyl methyl ether level distinguish a genuine complete grade from a blended reconstruction, and the full fingerprint is printed on every COA so buyers can verify the authenticity.

Physical and sensory behaviour

The oil is a clear to slightly viscous, pale-yellow liquid with a density near 0.94 g/cm3, a refractive index around 1.495 at 20 degrees Celsius and a boiling point in the 200 to 280 degree range. Its odour is a deep, rich, sweet-floral, jasmine-like body note with a creamy-spicy, slightly balsamic undertone and excellent tenacity; in perfumery it is a classic heart-to-base material that blends with floral, oriental, chypre and woody accords and is the backbone of oriental, floral and balsamic compositions.

Typical applications

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil enters the following formulation workflows:

• fine fragrance and luxury perfumery
• skin-care and cosmetic botanicals
• oriental and floral fragrance accords
• aromatherapy and wellness blends
• soap and functional fragrance
• fixative for volatile floral compositions

Formulation and blending notes

The oil is miscible with ethanol and fixed oils and soluble in propylene glycol at typical use levels. Ylang ylang has no significant phototoxicity but carries a moderate IFRA margin because of the p-cresyl methyl ether and benzyl acetate content; the final leave-on level should respect the applicable limit. The complete grade is the richest and most tenacious of the ylang ylang fractions and is preferred where maximum depth and fixative power are required.

COA and batch documentation

Each drum ships with a Certificate of Analysis carrying the GC-MS chromatogram, linalool and benzyl acetate assay, p-cresyl methyl ether flag, specific gravity, refractive index, heavy metals (Pb, As, Cd, Hg) and pesticide residue screen. An allergen declaration, an IFRA conformity statement and a Statement of Origin complete the pack, giving QC and regulatory teams a single-shipment document set.

Regulatory and compliance

Ylang ylang oil is generally recognised as safe in fragrance applications and is permitted under the IFRA Code of Practice with a moderate margin for leave-on skin products. Under EU CLP the concentrated oil is classified as hazardous (flammable liquid category 3, aspiration toxicant category 1, skin sensitiser category 1), so Hazmat labelling and UN 1993 shipping names apply for bulk movement.

Packaging, storage and supply

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil is filled into 180 kg HDPE drums or 25 kg sample drums, nitrogen-blanketed and sealed under COA. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; the recommended storage temperature is 15 to 25 degrees Celsius with a shelf life of 36 months from manufacture in original sealed packaging. Baisifu ships ex-Xi’an, MOQ 25 kg for sample development and 500 kg and above for production orders; standard lead time 10 to 15 days depending on batch availability, with express air freight on request.

Questions buyers ask

Is this a genuine complete grade or a blended reconstruction?

This is a genuine single-pass complete distillate, not a blend of separate fractions (extra, I, II, III); the linalool-to-benzyl-acetate ratio and the p-cresyl methyl ether level on the COA distinguish a genuine complete grade from a blended reconstruction.

What linalool and benzyl acetate levels can you guarantee?

The standardised grade is assayed by GC-MS for linalool and benzyl acetate against reference markers; the exact figures and the full secondary fingerprint are printed on the COA of every drum.

Can you supply a specific fraction (extra or grade I)?

The standardised grade is the complete distillate; if a specific fraction (extra, I, II or III) is required, state the target and we will advise availability and specification before you commit.

Need specifications, COA, or a wholesale quote? Contact Baisifu — typical response within 24 hours.